Obituary of Roland A. Foster

Our beloved Roland A. Foster, age 64, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Friday, March 1, 2019. Roland was a simple man who was generous to a fault, always willing to help family and friends whenever possible.  As a dedicated employee with ATT for over 30 years, Roland loved his job and really enjoyed getting to know his customers. Some of his hobbies included reading and watching Jeopardy.  A true handyman, Roland could fix almost anything. Living primarily in East Austin all his life, a favorite pass time of his was drinking coffee at the Bread Basket while engaging with neighbors as they came into the store. He loved the area and the many friends he had there.  Roland was a wonderful cook who made a killer salsa. Music was a huge part of his life.  Every day he would send songs to his wife as an affirmation of his love for her.  Roland loved his children dearly and maintained a very close relationship with them.

Roland was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Foster and Mary Aleman Lopez, and his stepfather, Frank Lopez.

Roland is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Julie R. Foster; his children, Stephanie Maria Cardenas, and her spouse, Jen, Roland D. Foster, Jr., and Christina R. Foster, and her spouse, Richard Dahms; two step-grandchildren; siblings, Raymond A. Foster, Jr., Cynthia Maria Foster, Arthur Foster, and his spouse, Nelda, Sandra Jean Foster, and her spouse, Genevieve, Diana Gatica, and her spouse, Freddy, Liz Foster, John L, Foster, Pearl Foster, Joy Muela, and her spouse, Charles, and Frankie Lopez; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and many friends.

Memorial Visitation for Roland will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., with Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Mission Funeral Home - East Side, 1615 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas. A Memorial Mass will take place the following morning, Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1206 East Ninth Street, Austin, Texas.

Roland will return home with his family at the conclusion of Mass; this will conclude all services in his honor.

Please visit www.missionmemorials.com to offer condolences, and to send flowers.